Coach, music teacher honored by Cedar Grove council

While Monday's Cedar Grove Township Council meeting was heavily focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the council took aside some time on to honor those who impact Cedar Grove year-round.

Councilman Joseph Chiusolo, council liaison to the township's recreation advisory board, honored longtime Coach Bill Gogerty and Cedar Grove High School Music Director Jennifer Jessen-Foose Monday, presenting them with plaques marking their continued service in town.

Gogerty, according to Chiusolo is a longtime recreation, Suburban Softball League and boys basketball coach and served as President of the township's junior football league. Even after his children grew out of the program, Gogerty has stayed on, according to Chiusolo - highlighting his value to the community.

"You think of sports in our town and you think of the Gogerty family," added Township Mayor Peter Tanella.

Jessen-Foose was recognized for the work she and her choir has done, not only in the schools but in the community, including participating in the township's tree lighting and Sept. 11 ceremonies and visiting local seniors and nursing homes.

"She's truly beyond due to receive recognition," Chiusolo said of Foose.

Coach, music teacher honored by Cedar Grove council

While Monday's Cedar Grove Township Council meeting was heavily focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the council took aside some time on to honor those who impact Cedar Grove year-round.

Councilman Joseph Chiusolo, council liaison to the township's recreation advisory board, honored longtime Coach Bill Gogerty and Cedar Grove High School Music Director Jennifer Jessen-Foose Monday, presenting them with plaques marking their continued service in town.

Gogerty, according to Chiusolo is a longtime recreation, Suburban Softball League and boys basketball coach and served as President of the township's junior football league. Even after his children grew out of the program, Gogerty has stayed on, according to Chiusolo - highlighting his value to the community.

"You think of sports in our town and you think of the Gogerty family," added Township Mayor Peter Tanella.

Jessen-Foose was recognized for the work she and her choir has done, not only in the schools but in the community, including participating in the township's tree lighting and Sept. 11 ceremonies and visiting local seniors and nursing homes.

"She's truly beyond due to receive recognition," Chiusolo said of Foose.